Influence at Work
REGISTRATION: $1,200
REGISTER2025 Program Catalog Now Available
We are thrilled to share our 2025 Program Catalog and invite you to explore the programs we have planned for the coming year.
ETHICAL PERSUASION SKILLS TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Building influence can help you to be more effective in your role and to contribute more meaningfully to the success of the organization.
This program is designed to equip you with the practical tools and strategies you need to effectively communicate with colleagues, manage teams, and drive organizational change.
You will strengthen your problem-solving skills, craft persuasive messages, utilize proven influence techniques, and build strong relationships with operations leaders at all levels.
Through interactive exercises and case studies, you'll have the opportunity to practice your new skills in a safe and supportive environment. You'll receive personalized feedback and guidance to help you refine your approach and build your confidence as an influencer.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Influence at Work is perfect for HR and LR professionals at all levels who want to take their influence skills to the next level. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned veteran, this program will provide you with the insights and strategies you need to achieve your goals and make a positive impact on your organization.
STRATEGIES YOU WILL LEARN TO BUILD YOUR INFLUENCE
- Communicate effectively: Effective communication is critical for building influence. This includes being clear and concise in your messaging, actively listening to others, and adapting your communication style to the needs of your audience.
- Demonstrate confidence and expertise: HR professionals are expected to have a deep understanding of HR practices, policies, and regulations. Demonstrating confidence in your subject matter expertise can help to build your credibility and influence within the organization.
- Build relationships: One of the most effective ways to build influence is to build strong relationships with people across the organization. This includes employees, managers, and executives. By establishing trust and credibility with others, you can gain influence and build support for your ideas.
May 20 & 22, 2025
Meeting Tuesday and Thursday
8:30am - 12:30pm
Live Interactive Program via Zoom
REGISTRATION FEE: $1,200
- All of our classes include strategies to maximize learning and ensure an enjoyable, informative learning experience.
MSU employee discount & education assistance available. Please contact Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu for more information.
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Tina M. Riley, is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University and served as the School's Director of Professional Development and Associate Director for 20 years.
She is a results-based educator and executive coach with expertise helping individual leaders, and organizations, achieve their full potential through high-impact communications that build trust and promote inclusion and engagement.
Her engaging and holistic approach to teaching facilitates learners' ability to move from theory to practice. Her teaching style makes complex concepts accessible to graduate students and seasoned professionals alike. Dr. Riley teaches academic and professional development classes including leadership and interpersonal skills development, labor relations, developing inclusive workplaces and conducting workplace investigations.
With her passionate and engaging style, Dr. Riley develops and presents customized leadership development programs for both public and private sector organizations, from manufacturing to the courts. Organizational leaders and HR professionals from across the globe including Bahrain, Cameroon, Canada, Georgia, India, and Nigeria report finding her programs to be highly beneficial both for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Dr. Riley holds a Ph.D. in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education, with a concentration in Communications, and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University.
REGISTRATION POLICY
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Registration closes 2 business days before the start of the program.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellation fees may be waived if the participant registers and attends the same program within 12 months. Fees may only be waived once.
- Participants may send a substitute from the same organization for the same program and date by notifying Kristi White via email at least 5 calendar days in advance of program start date.
- Cancellation more than 30 calendar days before program start date: full refund.
- Cancellation 14 – 29 calendar days prior to program start date: 50% cancellation fee, remainder of program fee refunded.
- Cancellation 13 or fewer calendar days prior to program start date: no refund.
MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of canceled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- MSU's Federal ID Number is 38-6005984
- Business casual attire.
- Please, no audio or video recording.
RECERTIFICATION CREDIT HOURS
This program has been approved for 14 continuing education credit hours towards Professional Development Program recertification.
Learn more about Recertification
Questions? We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this or any of our training programs. Please contact Director of Professional Development, Melanie Zaremba at mzaremba@msu.edu.